Nikki Aldred took this photo of flooding around Barnsley Road

Michael Hogan is also calling for action after flooding at Canal Lane and Woolford Way in Lofthouse Gate.

He said the area has regularly flooded over the last decade and fears there is a blockage in the drainage system.

“The flooding is after heavy rain and not so heavy rain as the road does not drain correctly,” he said. “This situation is completely unacceptable for the rate paying residents of Canal Lane and the general area.”

Wakefield Council said it sent out teams to areas affected by the heavy rainfall.

Neil Rodgers, service director for planning, transportation and highways said: “A period of intense rainfall on Wednesday morning, resulted in some localised flooding in the district.

“The water began to dissipate shortly after the burst of rainfall had ended and a small number of roads affected became passable for drivers, with care, in a little over an hour later.

Flooding at Wakefield Bus Station. Picture sent by Leah Townend.

“Our teams have been out in the district to check on areas affected by flooding, and to offer advice.”

But the flooding led to several readers questioning whether the authority could do more to clear drains at the side of roads.

Ginny Hammond said: “Is it because the drains are not cleared enough?”

Sarah Padden wrote: “Wakefield Council should clear the rubbish from these drains so it doesn’t happen.”

And Zoe Young said: “It’s about time the drainage was sorted.”

Anyone with flooding concerns is asked to contact the council on 0345 8 506 506.